ATF, Draining and Filling: Draining

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NOTE: Replace the plugs after removal.

The engine is off.
Move vehicle onto a four pillar workshop hoist or over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
The selector level is in "P".
The parking brake button is pressed to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.

Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
Equipped on some models: remove the bolts -arrows- and nut -2-.

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Remove the end panel -1- for the crossbrace.
Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500- underneath
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with the vehicle and start the Diagnostic mode.

Select vehicle test
Transmission Electronics, Guided Function
ATF level, checking - ATF Draining

NOTE: The test program "ATF draining" includes "deactivating the ATF pump and draining the hydraulic pressure reservoir"

Follow the instructions in the display.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

Open the plug -A- on the drain opening and let the ATF drain.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the transmission.

Do not start the engine when there is no ATF in the transmission.

NOTE: Follow the disposal requirements.

Tighten the ATF drain plug.
Clean the subframe crossbrace and remove any remaining ATF.